The N°10 Shiori is the result of a partnership between Opinel, Nigara Hamono, famous for his Japanese Tsugaru Uchihamono cutlery, and Atsuko Totsuka-Blanchet, founder of Shiori, who selects objects made by Japanese craftspeople that are also suited to French everyday life. This exceptional knife's blade is crafted from VG7, a multilayer stainless steel. The hand hammering process is called Tsuchime and creates an irregular surface that prevents wet food from sticking to the blade. It ensures an exact cut and a cutting edge that will last. The handle is made of flamed maple, a luminous, shimmering wood. The butt has a matte black finish.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 10cm
- Blade Material: VG7 Steel - VG7 is a multi-layer stainless steel. Tsuchime, the name of the artisanal hammering process, gives the blade an irregular surface. With a hardness of 63 HRC, the blade offers a remarkable cut and a cutting edge that lasts.
- Handle: Flamed maple is a French wood with a shimmering wave pattern. Luminous, it is buffed for a soft touch.
- Matte Black locking ring: Virobloc made in stainless steel with a specific black treatment which improves the protection against the corrosion. This treatment is scratch-sensitive, be careful not to use abrasive products or abrasive sponges when cleaning.
ABOUT OPINEL:
Victor-Amédée Opinel who was a peddler, learnt how to forge nails during his travels. He set up his first blacksmith workshop in Gevoudaz, a hamlet part of Albiez-le-Vieux, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. His son Daniel later worked alongside his father and grew to became a renowned “edgetool maker”(maker of sharp tools) among farmers who came from afar to buy his billhooks or sickles...
Fast forward to the new millenium and the Opinel pocket knife is recognised as one of the 999 most successful designs of all times by a jury of international designers in the beautiful three-volume set of the "Phaidon Design Classics"
Opinel: a design icon
The Opinel is a popular object used on a daily basis. Its aesthetics and functionality have convinced several generations of users. Unchanged for over a century, its design is one of the most successful of all times. For this reason, Opinel is recognised by the “Victoria and Albert Museum” as being among the 100 best designs. This list includes the Porsche 911 and the Rolex watch.
